NDT Level III. CWI, RT Film Interpreter, AUT Specialist
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Added: 5/15/2003
Last Updated: 5/15/2003
Last Updated: 5/15/2003
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State:
FL Florida
Country:
United States
Status:
I am willing to Travel.
I am on a job and will finish soon.
Currently working but always looking.
I am willing to work overseas.
I prefer temp jobs.
I am on a job and will finish soon.
Currently working but always looking.
I am willing to work overseas.
I prefer temp jobs.
Certifications
ASNT NDT Level III UT, RT, PT & VT – ASNT File No. MM-1285
AWS/CSWIP Certified “Radiographic Interpreter” (RTFI) – Certificate No. 0009005N
AWS/CWI - “Certified Welding Inspector” Cert. No. 00121761
CSWIP 3.1 “Registered Welding Inspector” – Cert. No. 3685
European Registered Welding Practitioner – Diploma No. EWIP/GB/01979
Quality Systems Auditor – QC-10011 / ISO/QS-9000
AUT Operator (Various systems)
AWS/CSWIP Certified “Radiographic Interpreter” (RTFI) – Certificate No. 0009005N
AWS/CWI - “Certified Welding Inspector” Cert. No. 00121761
CSWIP 3.1 “Registered Welding Inspector” – Cert. No. 3685
European Registered Welding Practitioner – Diploma No. EWIP/GB/01979
Quality Systems Auditor – QC-10011 / ISO/QS-9000
AUT Operator (Various systems)
Education
High School
US Air Force Technical School - NDI Inspection Course
EPRI UT Training for detection of IGSCC
EPRI UT Training for planar flaw sizing
EPRI UT Training for weld overlay examination
EPRI VT 1,2 & 3
Various Level III Refresher Courses
Various AUT Systems Training
US Air Force Technical School - NDI Inspection Course
EPRI UT Training for detection of IGSCC
EPRI UT Training for planar flaw sizing
EPRI UT Training for weld overlay examination
EPRI VT 1,2 & 3
Various Level III Refresher Courses
Various AUT Systems Training
Experience
Universal Ensco. – West to East Pipeline
People’s Republic of China
AUT Specialist/Welding Specialist March, 2003-Present
Client representative on Construction Supervisory Team responsible for performing oversight of construction activities on the West to East Pipeline Project in the Peoples Republic of China. Responsibilities include overseeing welding, coating, all NDT and lowering in activities on a 1400-kilometer section of the pipeline. Witnessed welding procedure and welder qualifications. Review AUT data for RD Tech system and perform radiographic film interpretation.
RSAL. – Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
NDT Level III/Welding Specialist May, 2001-Mar. 2003
Client representative on Project Management Team responsible for performing oversight of construction activities on the Haradh Gas Development Pipelines Project. Responsibilities include assisting the contractor while enforcing contractual requirements. Monitor construction activities performed by contractors, including welding, mechanical works, NDT, holiday testing and lowering in. Supervise and provide technical guidance to QC and craft personnel. Witness welding procedure qualifications, welder qualifications and review NDT procedures. Monitor automatic mainline welding, tie-in welding and oversee AUT examinations (Shaw system). Review vendor quality plans/procedures and provide assessment, surveillance and audit functions of vendor facilities. Monitor tie-ins to existing facilities and hot taps. Verify contractor QC and NDT personnel certifications and review contractor and vendor submittals. Recommend corrective actions to resolve non-compliances. Participate in commissioning activities. Advise the Project Manager on NDT/Quality and welding related issues.
SAUDI ARABIAN PARSONS, LTD. – Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
NDT Level III/Welding Specialist May, 1997-Feb. 2001
Client representative on Project Management Team responsible for performing oversight of construction, safety, inspection, NDT and quality activities as part of a Project Management Team on Shaybah Gas & Oil Separation Units, the Hawiyah Gas Development Pipelines Project and the Hawiyah Gas Plant. Responsibilities included facilitating the project while enforcing contractual and code compliance. Monitor construction activities performed by contractors, including welding and piping erection, QC Mechanical and visual weld inspections, NDT, including AUT (Shaw system), manual UT, RT and radiographic interpretation. Supervise and provide technical guidance to inspection and craft personnel. Witness welding procedure qualifications, welder qualifications and reviewed and approved NDT procedures. Verified and approved vendor quality plans/procedures and provided assessment, surveillance and audit functions at vendor facilities. Provide oversight of automatic mainline welding and tie-in welding. Verify contractor personnel QC and welder certifications/qualifications. Reviewed contractor and vendor submittals for contractual and code compliance. Reported directly to and advise the Sr. Project Manager on quality related issues. Monitor construction activities and safety practices in the field and report on weekly progress of the project. Coordinated hydro-testing and pre-commissioning activities.
TUBESCOPE VETCO ARABIA, LTD. – Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Senior Inspection Engineer / ASNT NDT Level III Sep.1996-Mar.1997
Seconded to the Saudi Aramco OID/NDT Unit as a Sr. Inspection Engineer. Developed NDT procedures to meet national engineering standards and ASME code requirements. Trained and certified NDT personnel. Reviewed and approved contractor Quality Systems, personnel certifications, and NDT procedures. Monitored and performed inspections of refinery components as well as Magnetic Flux Leakage Testing of above ground oil storage tanks and AUT (P-scan) examinations of pipelines, piping and vessels onshore and offshore. Planned and conducted audits of NDT activities and Quality Systems.
ENGINEERING AND INSPECTIONS, UNLIMITED, INC. – Boca Raton, Florida
NDE Level III – Florida Power & Light and Pratt & Whitney Sep.1995-Sep.1996
Performed non-destructive testing and QC activities at various FP&L fossil fuel power plants. While assigned to Pratt & Whitney, functioned as the Assistant Training Coordinator for Pratt & Whitney in West Palm Beach, FL. Responsibilities were to train foreign military personnel in the UT examination of F-16 3rd Stage Turbine Blades. Performed these inspections on aircraft in the field.
THE ATLANTIC GROUP – Norfolk, Virginia
NDE Level III Consultant – New York Power Authority Apr.1995– Jun.1995
Owner’s representative responsible for providing oversight of NDE and quality activities during refueling and maintenance outages at Indian Point 3 nuclear power plant. This included AUT (UDRPS-II) examinations, review of NDE data and evaluation of flaws in accordance with ASME Section XI. Performed audits of radiographic activities and radiographic interpretation. Review, approval and audits of NDE procedures and personnel certifications. Conducted audits of NDE, QC and welding activities and interfaced with regulatory agencies regarding NDE and quality issues.
GTS Duratek – Germantown, Maryland
NDE Level III Consultant – Consolidated Edison Feb.1995-Apr. 1995
Owner’s representative responsible for providing oversight of NDE and quality activities during refueling and maintenance outages at Indian Point 2 nuclear power plant. This included contractor NDE activities, such as automated UT (UDRPS-II) examinations, review of NDE data reports and evaluation, characterization and sizing of flaws in accordance with ASME Section XI. Evaluated UT examinations of Cast Stainless steel fittings, Rx vessel automated UT and in-vessel visual examinations. Responsible for the review and approval of Contractor NDE procedures, techniques and personnel certifications. Conducted internal audits of quality related activities including quality documents. Interfaced with regulatory agencies regarding NDE issues
THE ATLANTIC GROUP – Norfolk, Virginia
NDE Level III Consultant – New York Power Authority Oct.1994– Feb.1995
Owner’s representative responsible for providing oversight of NDE and quality activities during refueling and maintenance outages at A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant. This included AUT (Tomo-scan, GERIS) examinations, review of NDE data reports and evaluation of flaws in accordance with ASME Section XI. Responsible for the review and approval of Contractor NDE procedures and personnel certifications. Conducted audits of NDE, QC and welding activities. Interfaced with regulatory agencies regarding NDE issues.
ENGINEERING AND INSPECTIONS, UNLIMITED, INC. – Boca Raton, Florida
NDE Level III – United Technologies – Chemical Systems Division Jun.1994-Sep.1994
Conducted AUT (I-98) examinations of Titan IV booster solid rocket motor segments at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and interpreted data. Responsible for training, qualification and certification of NDE personnel.
THE VIRGINIA CORPORATION – Richmond, Virginia
NDE Level III Supervisor – Various Utilities Jun.1993– Jun.1994
Performed manual and AUT (ALARA-II) examinations of nuclear and fossil fuel piping systems as well as QC functions. Developed, reviewed and approved NDE and QA/QC programs and procedures. I developed, administered and graded NDE certification examinations to certify Level I, II and III personnel. Worked with the PDI working Group at EPRI NDE Center to develop UT planar flaw sizing procedure for PDI.
NDT CONSULTING SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC. – Cocoa Beach, Florida
NDE Level III / General Manager – Various clients internationally and domestic Jun.1989-May.1993
NDE Level III/quality consulting services for various clients worldwide in the oil & gas and power generation industries. Some of our clients included Taiwan Power Company, China Steel, China Petroleum, Combustion Engineering and The Soviet Society for NDT in Moscow. A developed procedures for the effective implementation of ASME NQA-1 Quality Programs, NDE and training programs. Interfaced with regulatory agencies on behalf of our clients. I performed radiographic film interpretation. Resolved disputes and litigations regarding NDE and Quality issues. Performed manual and AUT (I-98) examinations of piping systems. Provided oversight and monitored vendor NDE/QC activities on behalf of our clients. Performed NDE and QC inspections for new construction projects in fossil fuel power plants, refineries and pipelines. Performed internal and external audit and surveillance functions.
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. – Chattanooga, TN
NDE/Quality Engineer Associate – Nuclear Utility Dec.1987-Mar.1989
Performed NDE Examinations of nuclear piping systems including manual and automated UT IGSCC examinations of stainless steel piping systems. I was responsible for confirmation, sizing and evaluation of planar flaws in accordance with ASME Section XI. Performed AUT (I-98) and manual UT examinations of Cast Stainless Steel piping welds.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
NDE Technician/QC Inspector –Power Stations, Refineries, Pipelines, Shipyards, etc. Sep.1982-Dec.1987 Worked for various contracting and engineering companies performing NDE inspections at various nuclear and fossil fuel power plants, refineries. Performed manual and AUT (Ultra-Image III, I-98, Zip-Scan, ALAN system) examinations of nuclear piping systems. Duties included IGSCC examinations of stainless steel piping systems and planar flaw sizing. Performed visual inspections of hangers, snubbers, restraints and in-vessel visual inspections.
United States Air Force. – Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM and RAF Bentwaters, UK
NDI Technician Apr. 1977-Sep.1982
Performed NDI inspections of various aircraft and aerospace systems. Assigned to Air Force Weapons Lab, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico performing R&D of aerospace and weapons systems and components and composite materials. Much of the work included destructive and nondestructive tests of experimental composite materials, including x-ray and immersion UT inspections. Performed NDI inspections of aircraft components for airworthiness using NDI methods such as UT, RT, MT, PT, ET and Spectrometric Oil Analysis.
People’s Republic of China
AUT Specialist/Welding Specialist March, 2003-Present
Client representative on Construction Supervisory Team responsible for performing oversight of construction activities on the West to East Pipeline Project in the Peoples Republic of China. Responsibilities include overseeing welding, coating, all NDT and lowering in activities on a 1400-kilometer section of the pipeline. Witnessed welding procedure and welder qualifications. Review AUT data for RD Tech system and perform radiographic film interpretation.
RSAL. – Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
NDT Level III/Welding Specialist May, 2001-Mar. 2003
Client representative on Project Management Team responsible for performing oversight of construction activities on the Haradh Gas Development Pipelines Project. Responsibilities include assisting the contractor while enforcing contractual requirements. Monitor construction activities performed by contractors, including welding, mechanical works, NDT, holiday testing and lowering in. Supervise and provide technical guidance to QC and craft personnel. Witness welding procedure qualifications, welder qualifications and review NDT procedures. Monitor automatic mainline welding, tie-in welding and oversee AUT examinations (Shaw system). Review vendor quality plans/procedures and provide assessment, surveillance and audit functions of vendor facilities. Monitor tie-ins to existing facilities and hot taps. Verify contractor QC and NDT personnel certifications and review contractor and vendor submittals. Recommend corrective actions to resolve non-compliances. Participate in commissioning activities. Advise the Project Manager on NDT/Quality and welding related issues.
SAUDI ARABIAN PARSONS, LTD. – Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
NDT Level III/Welding Specialist May, 1997-Feb. 2001
Client representative on Project Management Team responsible for performing oversight of construction, safety, inspection, NDT and quality activities as part of a Project Management Team on Shaybah Gas & Oil Separation Units, the Hawiyah Gas Development Pipelines Project and the Hawiyah Gas Plant. Responsibilities included facilitating the project while enforcing contractual and code compliance. Monitor construction activities performed by contractors, including welding and piping erection, QC Mechanical and visual weld inspections, NDT, including AUT (Shaw system), manual UT, RT and radiographic interpretation. Supervise and provide technical guidance to inspection and craft personnel. Witness welding procedure qualifications, welder qualifications and reviewed and approved NDT procedures. Verified and approved vendor quality plans/procedures and provided assessment, surveillance and audit functions at vendor facilities. Provide oversight of automatic mainline welding and tie-in welding. Verify contractor personnel QC and welder certifications/qualifications. Reviewed contractor and vendor submittals for contractual and code compliance. Reported directly to and advise the Sr. Project Manager on quality related issues. Monitor construction activities and safety practices in the field and report on weekly progress of the project. Coordinated hydro-testing and pre-commissioning activities.
TUBESCOPE VETCO ARABIA, LTD. – Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Senior Inspection Engineer / ASNT NDT Level III Sep.1996-Mar.1997
Seconded to the Saudi Aramco OID/NDT Unit as a Sr. Inspection Engineer. Developed NDT procedures to meet national engineering standards and ASME code requirements. Trained and certified NDT personnel. Reviewed and approved contractor Quality Systems, personnel certifications, and NDT procedures. Monitored and performed inspections of refinery components as well as Magnetic Flux Leakage Testing of above ground oil storage tanks and AUT (P-scan) examinations of pipelines, piping and vessels onshore and offshore. Planned and conducted audits of NDT activities and Quality Systems.
ENGINEERING AND INSPECTIONS, UNLIMITED, INC. – Boca Raton, Florida
NDE Level III – Florida Power & Light and Pratt & Whitney Sep.1995-Sep.1996
Performed non-destructive testing and QC activities at various FP&L fossil fuel power plants. While assigned to Pratt & Whitney, functioned as the Assistant Training Coordinator for Pratt & Whitney in West Palm Beach, FL. Responsibilities were to train foreign military personnel in the UT examination of F-16 3rd Stage Turbine Blades. Performed these inspections on aircraft in the field.
THE ATLANTIC GROUP – Norfolk, Virginia
NDE Level III Consultant – New York Power Authority Apr.1995– Jun.1995
Owner’s representative responsible for providing oversight of NDE and quality activities during refueling and maintenance outages at Indian Point 3 nuclear power plant. This included AUT (UDRPS-II) examinations, review of NDE data and evaluation of flaws in accordance with ASME Section XI. Performed audits of radiographic activities and radiographic interpretation. Review, approval and audits of NDE procedures and personnel certifications. Conducted audits of NDE, QC and welding activities and interfaced with regulatory agencies regarding NDE and quality issues.
GTS Duratek – Germantown, Maryland
NDE Level III Consultant – Consolidated Edison Feb.1995-Apr. 1995
Owner’s representative responsible for providing oversight of NDE and quality activities during refueling and maintenance outages at Indian Point 2 nuclear power plant. This included contractor NDE activities, such as automated UT (UDRPS-II) examinations, review of NDE data reports and evaluation, characterization and sizing of flaws in accordance with ASME Section XI. Evaluated UT examinations of Cast Stainless steel fittings, Rx vessel automated UT and in-vessel visual examinations. Responsible for the review and approval of Contractor NDE procedures, techniques and personnel certifications. Conducted internal audits of quality related activities including quality documents. Interfaced with regulatory agencies regarding NDE issues
THE ATLANTIC GROUP – Norfolk, Virginia
NDE Level III Consultant – New York Power Authority Oct.1994– Feb.1995
Owner’s representative responsible for providing oversight of NDE and quality activities during refueling and maintenance outages at A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant. This included AUT (Tomo-scan, GERIS) examinations, review of NDE data reports and evaluation of flaws in accordance with ASME Section XI. Responsible for the review and approval of Contractor NDE procedures and personnel certifications. Conducted audits of NDE, QC and welding activities. Interfaced with regulatory agencies regarding NDE issues.
ENGINEERING AND INSPECTIONS, UNLIMITED, INC. – Boca Raton, Florida
NDE Level III – United Technologies – Chemical Systems Division Jun.1994-Sep.1994
Conducted AUT (I-98) examinations of Titan IV booster solid rocket motor segments at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and interpreted data. Responsible for training, qualification and certification of NDE personnel.
THE VIRGINIA CORPORATION – Richmond, Virginia
NDE Level III Supervisor – Various Utilities Jun.1993– Jun.1994
Performed manual and AUT (ALARA-II) examinations of nuclear and fossil fuel piping systems as well as QC functions. Developed, reviewed and approved NDE and QA/QC programs and procedures. I developed, administered and graded NDE certification examinations to certify Level I, II and III personnel. Worked with the PDI working Group at EPRI NDE Center to develop UT planar flaw sizing procedure for PDI.
NDT CONSULTING SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC. – Cocoa Beach, Florida
NDE Level III / General Manager – Various clients internationally and domestic Jun.1989-May.1993
NDE Level III/quality consulting services for various clients worldwide in the oil & gas and power generation industries. Some of our clients included Taiwan Power Company, China Steel, China Petroleum, Combustion Engineering and The Soviet Society for NDT in Moscow. A developed procedures for the effective implementation of ASME NQA-1 Quality Programs, NDE and training programs. Interfaced with regulatory agencies on behalf of our clients. I performed radiographic film interpretation. Resolved disputes and litigations regarding NDE and Quality issues. Performed manual and AUT (I-98) examinations of piping systems. Provided oversight and monitored vendor NDE/QC activities on behalf of our clients. Performed NDE and QC inspections for new construction projects in fossil fuel power plants, refineries and pipelines. Performed internal and external audit and surveillance functions.
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. – Chattanooga, TN
NDE/Quality Engineer Associate – Nuclear Utility Dec.1987-Mar.1989
Performed NDE Examinations of nuclear piping systems including manual and automated UT IGSCC examinations of stainless steel piping systems. I was responsible for confirmation, sizing and evaluation of planar flaws in accordance with ASME Section XI. Performed AUT (I-98) and manual UT examinations of Cast Stainless Steel piping welds.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
NDE Technician/QC Inspector –Power Stations, Refineries, Pipelines, Shipyards, etc. Sep.1982-Dec.1987 Worked for various contracting and engineering companies performing NDE inspections at various nuclear and fossil fuel power plants, refineries. Performed manual and AUT (Ultra-Image III, I-98, Zip-Scan, ALAN system) examinations of nuclear piping systems. Duties included IGSCC examinations of stainless steel piping systems and planar flaw sizing. Performed visual inspections of hangers, snubbers, restraints and in-vessel visual inspections.
United States Air Force. – Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM and RAF Bentwaters, UK
NDI Technician Apr. 1977-Sep.1982
Performed NDI inspections of various aircraft and aerospace systems. Assigned to Air Force Weapons Lab, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico performing R&D of aerospace and weapons systems and components and composite materials. Much of the work included destructive and nondestructive tests of experimental composite materials, including x-ray and immersion UT inspections. Performed NDI inspections of aircraft components for airworthiness using NDI methods such as UT, RT, MT, PT, ET and Spectrometric Oil Analysis.
Comments
COMPUTER SKILLS
Software: Windows ME, NT, 2000 and XP.
Microsoft Office 2000 and XP, including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Word Perfect and various other programs.
Applications: Proficient at producing letters, memos, detailed and concise reports, etc., using Microsoft Office XP including developing Excel Spread Sheets for reporting or tracking of project details.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) The American Welding Society (AWS)
The American Society for Quality (ASQ)
The Welding and Joining Society
Software: Windows ME, NT, 2000 and XP.
Microsoft Office 2000 and XP, including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Word Perfect and various other programs.
Applications: Proficient at producing letters, memos, detailed and concise reports, etc., using Microsoft Office XP including developing Excel Spread Sheets for reporting or tracking of project details.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) The American Welding Society (AWS)
The American Society for Quality (ASQ)
The Welding and Joining Society
